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Chebet Birir

'I thought it was stress then I learned I had hypothyroidism'

Your thyroid's main job is to control the speed of your metabolism (metabolic rate). This is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy.

By Chebet Birir 2 days ago

'I thought it was stress then I learned I had hypothyroidism'

Thyroid disorders: What they are and how they affect body, treatments

Thyroid disorders: What they are and how they affect body, treatments

By Chebet Birir 2 days ago

How blood clots lead to death

How blood clots lead to death

By Chebet Birir 11 days ago

Mediheal: We are ready for audit

Mediheal: We are ready for audit

By Ronald Kipruto and Chebet Birir 15 days ago

The burden of leukemia

For Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia patients with more chronic conditions, the treatment averagely amounts to about Sh 600,000 per month, an amount many cannot afford.

By Chebet Birir 17 days ago

The burden of leukemia

Kenyan oncologist wins global award for leukemia work

This unique award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving CML treatment in low- and middle-income countries.

By Chebet Birir 20 days ago

Kenyan oncologist wins global award for leukemia work

Survey shows most women lack access to sanitary products

As the world marks International Health Day, a survey on menstrual hygiene products by global women's rights organisation Nguvu Collective has revealed critical accessibility gaps.

By Chebet Birir 29 days ago

Survey shows most women lack access to sanitary products

Government urged to avoid reliance on donor funding for vaccines

The government has been urged to avoid relying on donor support for immunization programs and instead focus on ways to increase domestic funding.

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Government urged to avoid reliance on donor funding for vaccines

The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

Companies that sell these products also promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable, making people believe that skin bleaching is the best solution.

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

Clinical officers call off strike after deal with government on CBA, internships

Clinical officers have called the strike after signing a return-to-work formula with the national government.

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Clinical officers call off strike after deal with government on CBA, internships

Dermatologists warn skin bleaching could cause kidney failure, cancer

Companies that sell skin-bleaching products promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable.

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Dermatologists warn skin bleaching could cause kidney failure, cancer

How USAID shutdown will affect Kenya's medical research

US funding cuts have affected 40 % of KeMRI's programmes, putting approximately 824 staff members at risk of losing their jobs and these

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

How USAID shutdown will affect Kenya's medical research

Niger becomes the first African country to eliminate river blindness

Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

Niger becomes the first African country to eliminate river blindness

Why mistreating donkeys is counterproductive

If starved or mistreated, even if the female animal desires to get babies for the next season, it will not reproduce.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

Why mistreating donkeys is counterproductive

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

The BT maize variety at the centre of heated conversations could be unprecedented in the country, but the technology is not entirely new, especially in the West.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

President William Ruto did not comment on the highly disputed vaccination of livestock that is set to take place in January 2025.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

Much of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation controversy is believed to stem from historical perceptions of population control by Margaret Sanger.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

As the world marks the 16 days against gender-based violence, many people living with disabilities continue to face Gender-based violence (GBV).

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Nairobi marked Global Entrepreneurship Week Kenya 2024 with a vibrant event emphasizing "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone."

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

Saving tiny lives, the fight against premature births in Kenya

One of the critical factors contributing to the rise in premature births is the increase in risk factors such as maternal age, multiple pregnancies, infections, and lifestyle choices.

By Chebet Birir and Maryann Muganda 5 months ago

Saving tiny lives, the fight against premature births in Kenya

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

By Chebet Birir 5 months ago

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Our digestive system contains microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms) that help support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

The new lab represents the future of healthcare, where precision, speed, and reliability meet to provide the best possible care for all.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

According to WHO, of the 60 percent of the world's population that is in work, an estimated 15 per cent were reported to have a mental disorder in 2019.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

A five-year-old child who receives eyeglasses and who wears them consistently up until they are 18 years old will earn an average of 125 per cent more in their lifetime.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

The Anti-FGM Board will launch a campaign dubbed "Dear Daughter" in Kajiado county to sensitise mothers to stop passing on the FGM trauma to their daughters.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

The number of blind people in Kenya has continued to increase even as the government decries the low number of eye specialists

By Chebet Birir 7 months ago

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Okeyo argues that many nutritionists have not registered their details on the digital database and many have not been licensed, hence cannot easily get employed.

By Chebet Birir 7 months ago

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Africa faces unique challenges in addressing Dementia, including limited resources, varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, and a need for greater awareness and education.

By Chebet Birir 7 months ago

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

Healthtech consulting firm Salient Advisory has named MYDAWA, Maisha Meds and 22 other health firms as the leading innovators that are transforming healthcare systems across Africa.

By Chebet Birir 9 months ago

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

We need to talk to our children about climate change

According to UNICEF, approximately 1 billion children are at an 'extremely high risk' of the impacts of the climate crisis.

By Chebet Birir 1 year ago

We need to talk to our children about climate change

Hard-headed parents abetting cross border FGM

The practice is most rampant over long holidays like Easter when girls from Kenya are moved to Tanzania to undergo FGM.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Hard-headed parents abetting cross border FGM

Why Nairobi mosquitoes don't transmit malaria

You are unlikely to contract malaria in places like Nairobi, as opposed to Kisumu and Mombasa counties, but climate change might alter that soon.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Why Nairobi mosquitoes don't transmit malaria

Kenya conducts first rare heart transplant

The two-hour procedure at Mediheal Hospital in Nairobi took 10 specialists and cost Sh7 million.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Kenya conducts first rare heart transplant

Migraines: Why that headache should worry you

A migraine is a neurological condition marked by severe, debilitating headaches on one side of your head.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Migraines: Why that headache should worry you

Nairobi doctors successfully perform rare heart surgery

The surgical process of a redo sternotomy is associated with a higher risk of complications than an initial sternotomy.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Nairobi doctors successfully perform rare heart surgery

Mawazo Institute calls for more representation of women in science, research

Empirical evidence shows that, globally, women remain underrepresented in research and as a scientific field.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Mawazo Institute calls for more representation of women in science, research

Sick children in Samburu can now access doctors online

The number of referrals will be reduced as sick children will have access to telemedicine and specialists virtually using county health facilities.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Sick children in Samburu can now access doctors online

Without alcohol for just a day, I felt out of place

Last year Michelle Alividza had been overly dependent on alcohol but is now making baby steps towards sobriety.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Without alcohol for just a day, I felt out of place

Kenyans to isolate despite UK Covishield nod

UK has now approved Covishield, the Indian version of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Kenyans to isolate despite UK Covishield nod

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